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in spirit through reason; and by reason like that of Isaac he rendered the many-headed rack ineffective.
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O man of blessed age and of venerable gray hair and of law-abiding life, whom the faithful seal of death has perfected!
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If, therefore, because of piety an aged man despised tortures even to death, most certainly devout reason is governor of the emotions.
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Some perhaps might say, "Not every one has full command of his emotions, because not every one has prudent reason."
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But as many as attend to religion with a whole heart, these alone are able to control the passions of the flesh,
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.